QuestionsQuestions (PPA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 007-00)
It cites Sections 6(a)(ii), (iii), (v) and 20 of P.D. 857, and Section 12 of PPA A.O. No. 03-85.
It covers all foreign and domestic vessels with 500 gross registered tonnage (GRT) and above that dock/undock at the baseport of Davao and at all ports within the jurisdiction of PMO Davao.
To protect government port facilities and ensure safe maneuvering of vessels in the baseport of Davao and ports under PMO Davao through tug use.
The Authority provides tug assistance by authorizing shipping companies or private entities to provide such service on a non-exclusive basis.
The operator must have an annual permit issued by the Authority, subject to terms and conditions and additional requirements of other agencies.
Yes. They are exempt when utilized solely for their own barges/lighters. When servicing other vessels for purposes of the regulation, the annual permit is required.
One (1) tug of 1,000 HP.
Two (2) tugs, each 1,000 HP (i.e., 2 x 1,000 HP).
Two tugs, but the table specifies one (1) x 1,000 HP tug and one (1) x 2,400 HP tug (i.e., 1,000 HP + 2,400 HP).
Two (2) tugs of 2,400 HP each (i.e., 2 x 2,400 HP).
When it has both functional bow and stem thrusters of sufficient capacity; however, the vessel can still opt to avail of tug services if the Master chooses.
They must comply with 50% of the tug horsepower requirements shown in the table.
No. In no case shall a vessel of 500 GRT and above be allowed to dock/undock at the baseport of Davao without the specified tug assistance.
The same tugboat horsepower requirement shall be allowed when conditions in Section 12(c) of PPA Administrative Order No. 03-85 necessitate compulsory tug assistance.
They are exempt from the tug assistance requirement for maneuvering, but they are still required to maintain their own tugboats while at berth in accordance with PPA Memorandum Circular No. 22-86.
The Authority prescribes fees and rates in consultation with port users. If there are no applicable fees, rates are mutually agreed upon by shipping company and tugboat operator; if they fail to agree, the Authority determines the rates.
Liability depends on existing applicable laws and the parties declared at fault as determined under those laws.
The invalid/unconstitutional portion does not affect other sections or parts not related to the declaration or nullity.
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